Dietary Aide Jobs in San Antonio, TX

A Dietary Aide, also known as a dietetic aide, is a professional who provides crucial support within the nutrition industry, primarily in healthcare settings like hospitals, nursing homes, or rehabilitation centers. Their primary role involves assisting dietitians or nutritionists in food planning and preparation, ensuring the meals meet the dietary needs of the patients. This could include preparing special meals for patients with food allergies, diabetes, or other specific dietary requirements. They are responsible for maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen, adhering to food safety standards, and sometimes even helping patients with their meals. A Dietary Aide is also often in charge of keeping records, including meal consumption, food inventory, and patient dietary information.

Key skills for a Dietary Aide include strong knowledge of nutrition and diet, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. In terms of certification, there aren't specific certifications required for this role, although a Food Handler's Permit is usually expected. Prior to becoming a Dietary Aide, a person might have experience in roles such as a kitchen helper, food service worker, or even a caregiver. These positions provide valuable experience in food preparation, safety procedures, and patient interaction, all of which are very beneficial for a Dietary Aide role.

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Dietary Aide

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 4 days ago

Apply Now Dietary Aide - Large Senior Living Community We are seeking a happy, outgoing, and energetic Dietary Aide to join our team our community of Villa de San Antonio Senior Living, loced in 8103...

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Hiring Food Runners/Dietary Aides And Cooks

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 6 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 6 days ago

Hospitals are hiring Cafeteria EXPERIENCED Cooks $17 and Food Runners $16 Full-Time career! We are the fast-track in. Placement with a great hospital in the San Antonio area Upward mobility and...

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Nutrition Technician [Full-Time]

  • San Antonio Zoo
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 13 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 13 days ago

Associate degree in nutrition, wildlife management, zoology, biology or related field. Knowledge of animal nutrition, behavior and biology....

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Dietary Aide

  • Creative Solutions in Healthcare
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 21 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 21 days ago

Join Our Team as a Dietary Aide Support Nutrition and Resident Care We are seeking a dedicated and reliable Dietary Aide to join our growing team!...

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Dietary Aide (84080)

  • Regency Integrated Health Services
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 22 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 22 days ago

Job DetailsJob Location: Remington Transitional Care of San Antonio - San Antonio, TX 78229Position Type: PRNPrimary Responsibilities The Dietary Aide follows the direction of the Certified Dietary...

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Dietary Aide (70408)

  • Priority Management
  • Castroville, TX (22 miles from San Antonio, TX)
  • 26 days ago
  • Castroville, TX (22 miles from San Antonio, TX)
  • 26 days ago

Job DetailsJob Location: Medina Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center - Castroville, TX 78009Job Shift: AnyAs a Dietary Aide, you will support the dietary team with meal service and kitchen operations...

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Dietetic Tech

  • Tenet Health
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 29 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 29 days ago

Modifies diets following standards established by the Registered Dietitian. Interviews patients and/or caregivers to obtain food preferences if necessary....

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Wellness Coach

  • Family Endeavors, Inc.
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 30+ days ago

Job DetailsJob Location: Sierra Vista, AZ 85635Position Type: Full-TimeEducation Level: Bachelors DegreeTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Shift: AnyJOB PURPOSE: The Wellness Coach organizes and...

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Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) (Full Time)

  • Compass Group
  • San Antonio, TX (3 miles from San Antonio, TX)
  • 90+ days ago
  • San Antonio, TX (3 miles from San Antonio, TX)
  • 90+ days ago

With more than 31,000 dedicated team members, including 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, we empower and uplift each other by working together, take responsibility for our commitments...

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Salary for Dietary Aide Jobs in San Antonio, TX

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Dietary Aide positions.



Highest Education Level

Dietary Aides in San Antonio, TX offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
35.9%
High School or GED
29.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.7%
Associate's Degree
10.2%
Master's Degree
9.9%
Some High School
1.6%
Some College
1.4%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Dietary Aides in San Antonio, TX
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%